1 Zecchino - Philipe Villiers de L'Isle Adam

€1.00
IssuerMalta
Year1530
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Zecchino = 32 Tari (8⁄3)
CurrencyScudo (1530-1825)
CompositionGold
Weight3.46 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#1, Restelli#7
Obverse descriptionSt. John standing to right, presenting the banner of the Order to the grand master kneeling to left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering• F • PHS • D • LISLADA • S • IOANNI
(Translation: Fra` Philippe de L`Isle Adam St John)
Reverse descriptionChrist nimbate, within mandorla, flanked by five stars left and 4 stars right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT • T • XPE • DAT • Q • TV • REGIS • ISE • DVCAT •
(Translation: Sit tibi Christe datus quem tu regis iste ducatus. Lord, you rule this duchy, may it be dedicated to you.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1530)  - -
Catalog ID4770217990
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